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Chateau Lagrange Description
Chateau Lagrange Saint Julien is a remarkable wine from one of the most prestigious appellations in Bordeaux. The year's above-average rainfall and high temperatures, combined with a dry summer, resulted in a luscious, approachable, and well-balanced wine. Indulge in this captivating blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, which showcases the perfect alchemy between these three grape varieties. Experience the powerful, lively youth of this wine that evolves serenely over time, revealing a delicate elegance characteristic of top Saint-Julien wines.
The Chateau Lagrange presents a dark color with a purple tint on the rim. On the nose, it offers enticing aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, and fresh prune, intertwined with spicy, smoky notes. As the wine matures, it reveals nuances of cedar, licorice, and tobacco, which are typical of the finest Saint-Julien wines. On the palate, it is powerful and unctuous, yet maintains a remarkable freshness. The dense, silky tannins provide a luxurious texture, making this wine a true pleasure to savor.
The Chateau Lagrange Saint Julien is an exceptional accompaniment to a variety of dishes. Its rich flavors and balanced structure pair beautifully with red meats, such as grilled or roasted beef and lamb, as well as game meats like venison. For a truly decadent experience, serve it alongside dishes featuring truffles or wild mushrooms. The wine's robust character also complements hard, aged cheeses like Gruyère, Comté, or Pecorino. Enjoy this versatile wine with your favorite meal or as a stand-alone indulgence, sipping it slowly as you savor its delightful complexity.
Jeb Dunnuck: 97 Points
A more dense, backward, serious wine, offering an unevolved yet incredibly promising bouquet of cassis, blackcurrants, scorched earth, graphite, and violets. A big, rich, full-bodied Saint-Julien, it delivers thrilling purity of fruit, plenty of background oak, ripe, silky tannins, and a great mid-palate.
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Lagrange explodes from the glass with bombastic notes of crème de cassis, chocolate-covered cherries and baked red and black plums with suggestions of rose oil, cedar chest, pencil lead and hoisin. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has fantastic vibrancy for the ripeness, packed with juicy black fruits and compelling tension with a finely grained texture to support, finishing on a lingering mineral note. Nicely done!
